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24 Oct

Delhi metro security under scanner after poster incident on Yashobhoomi route

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Defying tight security arrangements, an unidentified person left anti-government posters inside a Metro train in the capital. The incident, involving a campaign questioning the government's functioning and achievements, has now caused intense stir among the security forces. Taking this sensitive incident seriously, police have registered an FIR against unknown persons and the Special Branch of Delhi Police has also launched an investigation to get to the bottom of the incident. According to the police FIR, the incident occurred on the evening of October 20. Driver Tarun Choudhury, operating an express train from New Delhi station to Yashobhoomi, arrived at around…

24 Oct

48-Year-Old Man Receives Liver from Younger Sister in 16-Hour Surgery at GMCH

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Assam has achieved a major milestone in public healthcare with the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) becoming the first government hospital in the state to perform liver transplant. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday.In a post on X, Sarma said a 48-year-old man from Kamrup Metropolitan district underwent the 16-hour-long surgery, during which he received a portion of his liver from his younger sister. Both the donor and recipient are recovering in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under close medical supervision, he added.Congratulating the medical team involved in the procedure, the Chief Minister described the achievement as…

24 Oct

Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy threatens to move court against his own party’s government

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Senior BJP leader and former MP Subramanian Swamy may move court against his own party's government! The veteran politician has come out strongly against the central government, accusing it of Chinese encroachment on Indian territory and of not making public the actual map of the border. In an explosive post on social media platform X, he said that even though he has been alerting Prime Minister Narendra Modi about this matter since 2020, the government has been denying the issue. Challenging this stand, the former BJP MP gave a clear indication that he would soon approach the Delhi High Court.…

24 Oct

Philips Home Appliances offers gold every hour and diamonds daily in festive campaign

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Philips Home Appliances has launched its festive campaign, ‘Sone Pe Double Suhaga’, offering assured gifts on eligible purchases and opportunities to win gold worth ₹9,999 every hour and a diamond worth ₹50,000 every day. Announced on October 13, the campaign will run from October 11 to November 11, 2026, and is expected to reach more than 200 million consumers across 112 cities. Customers purchasing eligible Philips Home Appliances with a minimum maximum retail price (MRP) of ₹1,500 during the campaign period will qualify for an assured gift and a chance to win the precious rewards. The initiative builds on the…

24 Oct

APCC Demands Independent Inquiry into Handling of SUMP Protest

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The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has condemned the reported use of tear gas against protesters during a 12-hour bandh across Siang, Upper Siang and East Siang districts, and sought an independent inquiry into the incident.In a statement, the APCC expressed concern over the handling of the protest against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), alleging that the government had failed to address the grievances of affected indigenous communities.The bandh, observed from 5 am to 5 pm on Friday, was called by indigenous organisations led by Adi Bane Kebang-United and other groups. Human Rights of Arunachal also expressed solidarity…

24 Oct

Motorola rolls out second wave of festive deals with discounts on smartphones

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Motorola has announced the second wave of its #BigBillionMotoDeals campaign during Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale 2026, offering special festive prices across its smartphone portfolio. The sale is live on Flipkart and features discounts on devices spanning budget, mid-range and premium segments. The offers include the motorola edge 70 fusion, starting at ₹29,749, and the motorola edge 70 pro, priced from ₹36,999. The motorola edge 70 pro+ is available at ₹44,999, while the flagship motorola signature starts at ₹57,249. In the budget and mid-range categories, the moto g37 power starts at ₹15,499, the moto g max at ₹19,999 and the…

24 Oct

This Durga Puja, Swiggy delivers authentic ‘Pujor Bhog’ from Kolkata’s iconic pandals to your homes; launches Shreshto Pujo in-app voting

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This Durga Puja, Swiggy has joined hands with 20 of Kolkata’s most popular and prominent Durga Puja pandals to offer a unique Pujor Bhog Experience. Available at a token price of INR 71, Swiggy is offering curated boxes of Pujor Bhog, each reflecting the rituals and culinary traditions of the participating pandals. The Pujor Bhog will be delivered from the 18th of October. Additionally, Swiggy has also launched Shrestho Pujo, its flagship in-app interactive campaign that allows users to vote for their favourite pandals. Customers can order Pujor Bhog on the Swiggy app and get them delivered from October 18…

24 Oct

Stellantis commits ₹4,000 crore to India, plans 12 Jeep and Citroën launches by 2029

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Stellantis has announced fresh investments of approximately ₹4,000 crore over the next three years as it plans 12 product launches across Jeep and Citroën under its FaSTLAne 2030 strategy. The roadmap includes seven all-new products and five major upgrades, with the first launch scheduled for the second quarter of 2027. The company’s planned portfolio will cover B, C and D SUV segments, an MPV, an A-segment car and a premium pickup. The investment will take Stellantis’ cumulative commitment to India to approximately ₹15,000 crore by 2030, from over ₹11,000 crore invested so far. The company is targeting 90% localisation across…

24 Oct

16-Hour Complex Surgery Successfully Completed at Gauhati Medical College

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A successful liver transplant was performed at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Friday. The liver transplant surgery has marked the beginning of a new chapter in the state's healthcare sector. This complex surgery, which lasted for about 16 hours, was completed successfully. This was disclosed today by Minister Ashok Singhal at a press conference. It is worth mentioning that under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the state's Health Department had taken steps in 2025 itself towards building liver transplant and allied medical infrastructure.

24 Oct

BHIM Payments App links Diwali transactions to education support for underprivileged children

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BHIM Payments App has launched the third edition of its ‘Meethi Diwali’ campaign in partnership with civic and developmental organisationGoonj, aiming to support the education of underprivileged children through everyday digital payments. Under the initiative, BHIM Payments App will contribute towards providing school kits to children in need of learning support for every seventh transaction made by a user on the app between October 19 and November 8, 2026. The campaign encourages users to make routine digital payments while contributing to a social cause. Gaurav Kochhar, Chief of Business at NPCI BHIM, said the initiative seeks to connect digital payments…